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Thailand beat Japan 3-1 to reach Asian volleyball final, move closer to historic Olympic ticket
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Thailand moved one step closer to a historic Olympic berth after defeating Japan 3-1 in the semifinals of the Asian Women’s Volleyball Championship in China on 29 August.
Key facts
- Thailand moved one step closer to a historic Olympic berth after defeating Japan 3-1 in the semifinals of the Asian Women’s Volleyball Championship in China on 29 August.
- The defending champions won the first two sets 25-21 and 25-20 before Japan fought back to take the third 25-20.
- The victory also secured Thailand’s place at the 2027 FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Championship.
- Thailand regained control in the fourth set, overcoming an 11-7 deficit to level the score at 11-11 before pulling away to win 25-20 and seal a place in the final.
Summary
The defending champions won the first two sets 25-21 and 25-20 before Japan fought back to take the third 25-20.
Thailand regained control in the fourth set, overcoming an 11-7 deficit to level the score at 11-11 before pulling away to win 25-20 and seal a place in the final.